First trailer for Chris Kyle biopic released online

Updated 1:15 pm, Friday, January 30, 2015

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In this April 6, 2012, photo, former Navy SEAL and author of the book ?American Sniper? poses in Midlothian, Texas. A Texas sheriff has told local newspapers that Kyle has been fatally shot along with another man on a gun range, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Paul Moseley) less

In this April 6, 2012, photo, former Navy SEAL and author of the book ?American Sniper? poses in Midlothian, Texas. A Texas sheriff has told local newspapers that Kyle has been fatally shot along with another ... more

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This photo provided by the Erath County Sheriff?s Office shows Eddie Ray Routh. He was charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a central Texas gun range that killed former Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/ Erath County Sheriff's Office) less

This photo provided by the Erath County Sheriff?s Office shows Eddie Ray Routh. He was charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a central Texas gun range that killed former Navy SEAL and "American ... more

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Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

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Cover image for American Sniper, by Chris Kyle

Cover image for American Sniper, by Chris Kyle

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Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

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Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

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Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, left and actor Dean Cain in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, left and actor Dean Cain in an episode of NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes."

An employee opens the gate to let out cars at the entrance Rough Creek Lodge, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were found murdered at the gun range on the property.

An employee opens the gate to let out cars at the entrance Rough Creek Lodge, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were found murdered at the gun range on the property.

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First trailer for Chris Kyle biopic released online

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The first trailer for a Hollywood biopic on revered Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle has been released.

The film, “American Sniper,” is directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Bradley Cooper as Kyle and Sienna Miller as his wife Taya Renae Kyle. The movie hits theaters on Christmas Day and will get a wide release on Jan. 15, 2015.

The film is based on Kyle's autobiography of the same name, which was released in early 2012. Kyle, 38, was known as “America’s Deadliest Sniper” and received multiple medals for heroism and bravery. The Pentagon said his skills with a rifle so terrorized Iraqi insurgents during his four tours of duty that they nicknamed him the "Devil of Ramadi" and had a bounty put on his head.

It’s been reported by various movie news outlets that Cooper gained 40 pounds of muscle mass and grew out a bushy beard to play Kyle.

Kyle and a friend were killed at a North Texas shooting range in February 2013.